- Davido Extends Congratulations to Tyla for Historic Grammy Win in Best African Music Performance.
Nigeria’s Afrobeats luminary, Davido, graciously acknowledged South African singer Tyla’s groundbreaking victory in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammy Awards.
Tyla’s track, ‘Water,’ triumphed over stiff competition, including Davido’s ‘Unavailable’ featuring Musa Keys, Asake and Olamide’s ‘Amapiano,’ Burna Boy’s ‘City Boys,’ and Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush.’
Despite missing out on the award, Davido expressed his congratulations to Tyla on his X handle (formerly Twitter), recognizing the significance of her win not only for her but also for the entire African music scene.
In his heartfelt post, Davido stated, “Congratulations on your win @Tyllaaaaaaa! Big One for Africa! Keep soaring!”
The category boasted nominations for Tyla, Davido, Burna Boy, and Asake, showcasing the formidable talent within the African music industry. Tyla’s victory has now etched her name in Grammy history, marking a momentous achievement for the artist and the continent as a whole.